Q: What operating systems are supported?

Q: What's the most recent patch?

Q: Is there a window mode?

A: Yes Vinny, there is one. Press F11 or launch the game with the -window parameter.

Q: What are launchers like WolfR4?

A: It's pretty much save to forget about those. WolfR4 was used before community patches were a thing. They're not compatible with Re-Volt 1.2 and RVGL. Most of the launcher features are now featured in the patches.

Q: Are there cheats to unlock cars and tracks?

Yes, there are. Enter CARNIVAL (unlocks all cars) or TRACKER (unlocks all tracks) as your name before a race.

Q: Why is this game not on GOG (anymore)?

A: Because the current owners of the franchise tried to sell the community patch without permission. We are doing our best to provide the support that they fail to provide, so don't be sad.

Community and Multiplayer

Q: How can I play online?

A: You can use RVHouse, a program for finding online races. You can also join private games by knowing the host's IP. Find out more here.

Q: When do people play online?

A: Mostly towards evening in Europe. There are some scheduled events on the online page every week.

Q: Where can I chat?

Q: Is this game good for LAN parties?

A: Definitely. LAN games are supported. Races and Battle Tags are insanely fun for experienced players as well as newcomers. Various speed classes are available that make the game as easy as Mario Kart or as difficult as Wipeout or TrackMania.

Q: Is this a good game for kids?

A: The game is suited for players of all ages for the reasons mentioned in the question above. There is low violence (only shooting firework rockets and small explosions). The game has bright colors and an overall friendly tone. It is also available in a variety of different languages (chosen when creating a player profile).

Q: How many players can participate in one race?

A: 16. The limit has been raised from 12 to 16 with the RVGL patch.

Q: Is there split-screen support?

A: Yes, you can play with up to four players and choose between vertical or horizontal splitting.